Troost Extra Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-black with minimal light transmission, presenting an opaque and densely saturated color. A dense, tan foam head forms with solid retention and Schaumhaftung down the glass. The body is entirely still and composed, with tight carbonation integration.

◌ Aroma

Chocolate and coffee dominate the nose with equal intensity and clarity. Roasted grain undertones bring earthy depth beneath, while faint dark fruit and molasses notes emerge as the beer opens. The roasted character remains the foundation throughout, without harsh or ashy edges.

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with chocolate and coffee flavors building across the mid-palate in balanced measure. Roasted grain character remains pronounced and substantial throughout. Bitterness arrives in the mid-to-late palate as a clean, measured counterpoint—35 IBU delivering restraint rather than aggression, allowing richness to persist without cloying.

◑ Finish

Long and warming, with roasted grain and coffee lingering into a dry, slightly warming aftertaste. The 7.7% ABV announces itself gently in the throat, adding to overall impression of power held in check.